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Dani Ceballos was Arsenal’s man of the match against Burnley last weekend (Picture: Getty)

Dani Ceballos admits it is far too early for him to be compared to Arsenal legend Santi Cazorla.

Unai Emery’s personal intervention ensured Arsenal beat Tottenham to the services of the Spain Under-21 international who arrived last month on a season-long loan.

Ceballos has made an eye-catching start to his temporary spell in north London and was afforded a standing ovation by the Emirates faithful following his man of the match display against Burnley last weekend.

The Spaniard’s technical ability, flair and passing range have prompted early comparisons with his compatriot Cazorla, who played a pivotal role in consecutive FA Cup triumphs before injuries put paid to his Arsenal career.

Responding to a cartoon posted on social media depicting Cabellos inheriting Cazorla’s crown, the 23-year-old replied: ‘The king is still Santi Cazorla, I still have a lot to learn to become like him.’

Emery, meanwhile, must decide how to configure his Arsenal midfield ahead of Saturday’s acid test against Liverpool at Anfield.

Granit Xhaka is back in contention after injury ruled him out last weekend, while Lucas Torreira is pressing for a start having regained full fitness and Matteo Guendouzi remains a firm favourite of his manager.

Arsenal were thrashed 5-1 on Merseyside last season but despite the need to tighten up at the back, Gunners legend Charlie Nicholas believes Ceballos is already an automatic first choice pick.

He said: ‘Ceballos is very neat and tidy. Against Burnley, he looked a yard sharper than he did on the opening weekend and that’s a promising sign.